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Re: Cleaning and Preserving Meteorite Collections

Doran wrote:
> Jim, ..........
> As far as storage goes, try a desiccator, I'm sure they are far cheaper
> than any vault or safe that is moisture proof. You can also use
> desiccant that indicates when it is expired (changes color) or needs to be re-generated..............
> Good Luck
> Ron Fiedler
Dear Ron & Jim,
	I have heard that ALL desiccants that indicate when they have reached
absorbsion capacity & change color contain a chemical that PROMOTES
rusting in meteorites. (I believe this was in Meteorite! magazine, but I
am not sure). I do know it was mentioned on this newsletter in the past.
So, sounds like those need to be avoided.
	Best wishes, Michael
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